The Top 5 Castles around Orcier
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Orcier. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Orcier. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 30, 2025
Ripaille Castle
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Originally built as a castle (of which nothing remains), the Château de Ripaille has existed since the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century. It was …
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Bastille Stone of the Château de Thonon
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A stone with a long history...
After the storming of the Bastille in 1789, Palloy, a builder, was tasked with demolishing the famous building.
He proposed to the cities of …
After the storming of the Bastille in 1789, Palloy, a builder, was tasked with demolishing the famous building.
He proposed to the cities of …
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Châteaux des Allinges
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This place was the residence of Saint Francis de Sales and is still a place of pilgrimage today. Exceptional view of Lake Geneva, the Jura Mountains and the Pre-Alps.
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View of Ballaison Castle and Lake Geneva
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Nice family hike with a magnificent view of the lake and the Dent d'Oche (our favorite mountain). Extensive information boards about the history of the two castles.
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View of the Châteaux d’Allinges
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The site of the Allinges castles is an essential site of the Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark. You will discover the medieval history of these two neighboring and rival fortresses. Their …
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